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Latest version New and Very Improved
Last year I purchased the DOS version of this program--everyone's right, it was atrocious.However, I just bought the new Windows compatible version and it is outstanding.Very simple to use and I've had directexperience in comparing it with the Dissomaster program that's widely usedbycourts--and the results are consistently the same. Given that lawyerscan charge $100 or more for a Dissomaster run, this program and book are abargan.

Unable to install software on Windows 98
Dos based software/old formats etc.Unable to use.Without software the book is virtually useless.I would prefer to have my money back.

Atrocious software!
This is not a book but a piece of software with an accompanying manual.The software is probably the last piece of pure MS-DOS software still being actively marketed.

The user interface is so bad that it is difficult tosee through to the underlying support calculation software.However, thesoftware does provide you with an inexpensive alternative to sitting withyour CPA or Attorney and paying $200/hr to try various support scenarios onDissoMaster.

But be prepared for an extremely frustrating softwareexperience. ... Read more

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Today, computers are part of kids' everyday lives, used both for play and for learning. We envy children's natural affinity for computers, the ease with which they click in and out of digital worlds. Thirty years ago, however, the computer belonged almost exclusively to business, the military, and academia. In Engineering Play, Mizuko Ito describes the transformation of the computer from a tool associated with adults and work to one linked to children, learning, and play. Ito gives an account of a pivotal period in the 1980s and 1990s, which saw the rise of a new category of consumer software designed specifically for elementary school aged children. "Edutainment" software sought to blend various educational philosophies with interactive gaming and entertainment, and included such titles as Number Munchers, Oregon Trail, KidPix, and Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?.

Drawing from observations of kids' play, interviews with software developers, and advertising and industry materials, Ito identifies three educational philosophies and genres in children's software that connect players in software production, distribution, and consumption: instruction, focused on transmission of academic content; exploration, tied to open-ended play; and construction, aimed at empowering young users to create and manipulate digital media.

The children's software boom (and the bust that followed), says Ito, can be seen as a microcosm of the negotiations surrounding new technology, children, and education. The story she tells is both a testimonial to the transformative power of innovation and a cautionary tale about its limitations.

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Complex and Illuminating
For me, this book is simultaneously insightful and nostalgic. I grew up playing games like "Where In The World is Carmen Sandiego", "The Castle of Dr. Brain", and "SimCity", so Ito's ethnographic coverage of kids at an after-school program who played such games reminded me of my own childhood, as viewed through the lens of a cultural anthropologist. For instance, while using SimCity's disasters to decimate a city was something I used to do as a kid, I'd always assumed it was a "bad" use of the game, but Ito actually interprets such actions in an entirely different way.

The book doesn't just look at how kids play these games, though. It also examines, for instance, how the marketing of some of these games mobilized middle-class parental anxieties about achievement, or how the entrepreneurs who started educational game companies soon found themselves to be victims of their own success. Or how the entrenched agendas of educational institutions can sometimes work against learning instead of fostering it.

The only thing I didn't like about the book is that because it's written for researchers, it can be a bit jargony at times. For instance, the first 20 pages or so are dedicated to explaining research methodology and what makes it different from other books in the field, which I wasn't terribly concerned with.

Ultimately, though, this book was a pleasure to read, and was complex enough to warrant multiple readings.What's covered in here would probably be useful for parents, educators, game developers, entrepreneurs, cultural anthropologists, marketers, and anyone who, like me, once played these games as a kid.
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This outstanding manual provides an excellent guide for selecting developmentally appropriate software for young children. ... Read more

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Approved by the ALA, this comprehensive reference lists more than 1,500 entries--books, software, audios, magazines, toys, videos, and travel opportunities--recommended for children of various ages.30,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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"Kidware:The Parent's Guide to Software for Children" gives parents practical information about the best programs for children. ... Read more

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The abundance of formats available today provides a rich learning environment but also poses challenges to librarians, teachers, and parents. This new volume in the respected Best Books series guides readers to the best movies, educational software and games, and subscription Web sites for children and teens. Entries feature full bibliographic information (including grade level), a descriptive annotation, and review citations. An introduction addresses selection, acquisition, cataloging, shelving, and security of new media. A great selection, collection development, and programming tool. Grades K-12.

New technologies broaden the range of opportunities for teaching, learning, and communicating; and they can provide students with a rich learning environment; but the options can be daunting. Barr's new volume helps librarians and educators find the best in DVDs (educational movies and documentaries), educational software and CD-ROMs (including educational programs and computer games of the Sim City variety), and subscription Web sites. Coverage is from January 2001 to the present.

Full bibliographic information, a brief descriptive annotation (including grade level), and review citations are provided for each title. Comments on best values are incorporated when appropriate. Extensive indexing makes access easy, and an introduction addresses selection, acquisitions, cataloguing, shelving, and security of new media. Grades K-12.

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This CD-ROM promotes learning by stimulating children's natural desire to explore. Beautifully rendered 3D environments transport children to virtual worlds-from the rain forest to the inside of the Earth-in which every scene and object is linked to brilliantly presented in-depth information.

Additional features:
* Authoritative text (750,000 words)
* Original video and 3D animation
* 5 main subject areas: nature, history, geography, science, and culture
* 19 virtual environments, such as the rain forest, and outer space
* World atlas section featuring 60 maps
* Over 500 biographies
* Integrated 2,000-word dictionary
* Extensive cross-reference links
* Customizable Navigator interface
* Subject, article title, thematic, and key word indexes
* Downloadable images and audio
* Quiz, Joke Bank
* Text-to-speech engine reads text aloud

DK Multimedia Minimum System Requirements: Personal computer with 75MHz or faster Pentium(r) processor with at least 16 MB RAM, 8- or 16-bit sound card, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 16-bit (32,000 color), 800 x 600 pixel display, Windows 95
Any Apple Power Macintosh(r) or compatible with at least 16 MB RAM, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 16-bit (32,000 color) 800 x 600 display, System 7 ... Read more

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Profiling software that is geared to children between the ages of two and twelve, a shopper's guide for parents reviews more than two hundred titles and reveals which packages have the best educational and entertainment values.Tour. ... Read more

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Compiled by a leading authority in the field of children's technology, this book brings together current discussions of how and why new technologies are being designed. It presents innovative methods, techniques, and ideas, making this a unique resource for developers of children's software, hardware, and multimedia products; graphic/human interface designers; and university faculty doing research in the area of children and technology.

* Case studies, commercial products, and academic research projects
* Overview of present and future trends in computer technologies for children
* Design practices from university and industry researchers that can aid readers in developing their own approaches to creating and using computer technologies for children ... Read more

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Good information, but dry style makes it hard to read
For a book this expensive, I had high expectations that were ultimately not met. The very dry style of writing made it very hard to read. A subject this compelling should be made exciting--there was an opportunity lost here to deliver the material in a way that would continue to be meaningful over time.

A reader enrolled in an HCI class
The Design of Children's Technology is edited by Dr. Allison Druin and authoredby a variety of researchers and experts that lend their experience to the pages ofthebook. The book is easy to read and gives practical examples of softwaredesign methodologies. The Design ofChildren's Technology has pragmatic modelsof step by step guides tomaking software better.Druin's writes about methods fordeveloping andimproving the design of children and adolescent software, however,Ibelieve she could apply many of the concepts to the development of adult software. I wish Druin would have included more statistical data tovalidate that theconcepts outlined in the book have a positive andlasting effect on the design ofchildren's technology. If you areinterested in the software development market, thisbook offers yousuggestions onhow you can enhance your talents.

J Calhoun

Kids designing for Kids
Allison Druin and others in "The Design of Children's Technology" describe in very thorough terms how the processes of how to design for kids are the same, yet different, from how software is developed for adults.The first half of the book explains how manymethodologies that are used to develop adult software work with kids, butwith modifications.Druin and her research group developed another type ofsoftware research that seems to be unmatched in adult software design: technology immersion, bringing users (the kids) together for 5 consecutive10 hour days into an environment of almost unlimited technology.

The2nd half of this book shows us how kids are extremely capable of not onlyparticipating in software evaluation, but also in programming and creatingtheir own software and software for younger children.

This bookclarifies the need for a different way to approach designing software forkids.Kids can and should be involved in creating children's software. They clearly are much more capable to assist, inform, evaluate and createsoftware, and to use that technology, than software designers have thought. Druin has proved herself to be a leading expert in this research and themost of the other writers in this book base their research on her findings.

If you are interested in creating kids software or a teacher wanting topush the envelope of what kids can do with the right technology andsupport, you will enjoy this book. ... Read more

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The book and disk that work together! The Interfact series offers a unique range of integrated illustrated books and multimedia CD-ROMS. Kids will learn and enjoy from this fact-filled book containing amazing facts, dazzling photographs, and a full glossary and index. In addition, the disk has seven interactive features with up to 15 hours of inter-linked activities, games and on-screen adventures related to plants.

The packaging for this book/CD set is compact and ring-bound for easy use. The book cover is protected by a plastic sleeve to which the disk is attached in a sealed plastic wallet. Users will find clear cross-referencing between the book and the disk, which encourages both reading development and computer skills. ... Read more

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The book and disk that work together! The Interfact series offers a unique range of integrated illustrated books and multimedia CD-ROMS. Kids will learn and enjoy from this fact-filled book containing amazing facts, dazzling photographs, and a full glossary and index. In addition, the disk has seven interactive features with up to 15 hours of inter-linked activities, games and on-screen adventures related to senses.

The packaging for this book/CD set is compact and ring-bound for easy use. The book cover is protected by a plastic sleeve to which the disk is attached in a sealed plastic wallet. Users will find clear cross-referencing between the book and the disk, which encourages both reading development and computer skills. ... Read more

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The book and disk that work together! The Interfact series offers a unique range of integrated illustrated books and multimedia CD-ROMS. Kids will learn and enjoy from this fact-filled book containing amazing facts, dazzling photographs, and a full glossary and index. In addition, the disk has seven interactive features with up to 15 hours of inter-linked activities, games and on-screen adventures related to Aztecs.

The packaging for this book/CD set is compact and ring-bound for easy use. The book cover is protected by a plastic sleeve to which the disk is attached in a sealed plastic wallet. Users will find clear cross-referencing between the book and the disk, which encourages both reading development and computer skills. ... Read more

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This invaluable new guide is an exhaustive, one-stop resource for any librarian or teacher seeking to meet current national education standards and integrate high-quality children's literature into everyday learning. Authors Kathryn Matthew and Joy Lower detail over 1,200 books, videos, software, CDs, DVDs, and Web sites. Dually effective as a collection-development tool for school libraries and a guide to fostering key librarian-teacher collaboration, this comprehensive, cost-effective and easy-to-use resource presents myriad ways to marry top literature with the latest educational standards, teaching methods, and instructional tools. From classic titles and award-winners to a host of brand new 2009 publications, you'll find all of the top materials to incorporate across every school subject's curriculum and spanning Pre-K through Grade 8, including: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Each book and media annotation contains ISBN numbers so you can easily locate materials, including relevant technologies, software, and other media. There are also strategies for integrating these resources with curricula and teaching English Language Learners and special needs children. Matthew and Lowe's extensively updated second edition makes it easy for librarians and teachers to enrich their curricula and instill a lifelong love of reading. ... Read more

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Surveys lost treasures around the world, including pirate loot and treasures lost in wars and natural disasters.Amazon.com Review
Every child is mesmerized by the mythical quality of lostkingdoms and buried treasure, and this attractive paperback offersplenty of fodder for the imagination. Sections include "Offeringsto the Gods," "War, Piracy and Disasters," "Richesfrom the Deep," "Stolen Treasures," and "RomanticRumors," and all feature color photographs, illustrations, maps,and charts. Whether it's King Tut, Pompeii, sunken ships, or Atlantis,your child is sure to be spellbound by the wondrous mysteries ofThe Children's Atlas of Lost Treasures. (Ages 9 to 12) ... Read more

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Packed with thousands of captivating pictures, lively sounds, and whimsical animations, this CD-ROM brings words to life as never before. Created especially for children ages seven to twelve, it adds excitement to learning and instills a lifelong love of words and language. System Requirements: IBM or compatible; 486SX or better processor; 8MB RAM; Windows 3.1 or later; MS-DOS 3.1 or higher; 20MB available HD space; CD-ROM drive; MPC-compatible sound card (22KHz, 16-bit). SVGA 256 color display; mouse; speakers or headphones. ... Read more

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Flash Action cards work! There's no better way for children to memorize numbers, letters, and math facts. That's why they're so popular. Now School Zone Interactive, and only School Zone Interactive, has the electronic version -- Flash Action Software.

Flash Action Software transforms flash cards into exciting, interactive learning games that can be played independently or with a partner. The level of difficulty keeps pace with players' increasing skills, and animated rewards provide another incentive for success. ... Read more

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Multiplication Division: Windows: Ages 8-Up School Zone Soft
This was just what I needed to review Multiplication and Division facts. It can be practiced as a timed drill or self paced. At the end of each drill you can print out a page that shows the math facts that the current student needs to practice.
This software requires Quick-Time, Microsft WIndows 95 or higher, 24MB Ram, 640 X 480 16 bit color video, 16 bit sound card 486DX-66MHz or faster processor, 40MB free disk space, and 4X- CD-Rom. I purchased this for home for my daughter and individual copies for our school's computer lab and Math classes. This software is set up to use competitively as well. Two players may play at a time and each receive their own print out when the game is over. GREAT SOFTWARE. My 9 year old loved it! ... Read more

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With new co-author Denise Boyd, this topical text preserves previous editions' informal writing while adding outstanding pedagogy, including activities that help students replicate classic research. The Developing Child, Tenth Edition, is a top-selling topical child development book known for its personal, conversational writing style; balanced coverage of both theory and application; and strong emphasis on culture.Helen Bee is a prominent author and researcher whose successful books on development, and whose devotion to this field has earned her a national reputation. Denise Boyd of Houston Community College System joins Helen Bee in refreshing this popular, longstanding text. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Great Customer Service!
I ordered the wrong edition for my class so could not keep the book. But, this seller took good care of that, gave me a refund and all the steps to follow to make my return. Was very happy to know that they did not just take my money or my purchase for granted.

Meh
Not a bad book, per se, but it was used in a graduate class. This book would be much better suited for high school kids.

It's Getting Better...Even after 11 Editions.
Well-written and unique among child development books.

Bee & Roberts do it again by updating this text with information (i.e. the Theories of the Mind section) that you won't find in many other competitors.

Rosiland Childworth's CHILD DEVELOPMENT and Jeffrey Trawick-Smith's EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT are excellent texts if you can't get this one...but this one does a more thorough job of injecting many little details and nuances that stem straight from the primary literary sources of many of the theories.

Great!

NO ACCESS to mydevelopmentlab.com
Please be aware that despite the editorial review describing "mydevelopmentlab," a multimedia program that is meant to accompany this textbook, the edition offered here does not come either with the CD-ROM version of the program or with access to the online version.My rating of 1 star has nothing to do with the content of the textbook, only with the misleading nature of the editorial review.

Time-Tested Classic
Now in its 10th edition, this book (in order to stay in print so long) does what many other textbook series fail to do: change as the discipline changes.

Child Development (along with early childhood education) continues to accelerate in advances with each passing year...and Brisbane's book stays right with it.

As always, their sections and chapters on parenting rival the very best sources(Ellen Galinksy, Jane Brooks, E.H. Berger, Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Kevin Swick, Chandler & Nita Barbour, and Donna Couchenour). ... Read more